"Protecting our own citizens must come first": Latvia's Ombud on migration and security
Latvia's Ombud, Karina Palkova, stated that national security must be the primary lens through which migration and human rights are viewed. She emphasized that the state's priority is protecting its own citizens, noting that her office has found no evidence of discrimination in recent migration-related complaints.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing tension in European nations between upholding human rights standards and managing national security concerns amid migration pressures.
When addressing migration issues, the primary priority must be protecting the rights of Latvia’s own residents, Latvia’s Ombud Karina Palkova said in an interview with TV3’s 900 Seconds .
The article reports on official government statements without adding editorial commentary or taking a stance on the policy.
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